Tragedy Strikes Rajasthan: School Roof Collapse Claims Lives
In Rajasthan, India, a tragic school roof collapse resulted in the deaths of at least four children and injuries to 17 others. Local authorities are undertaking rescue efforts. Rajasthan's Chief Minister has directed immediate medical care for the injured as search operations continue to locate those trapped.
A devastating event unfolded in Rajasthan, India's western state, on Friday as the roof of a school building tragically collapsed, leading to the deaths of at least four children and injuring 17 more.
News footage captured the intense scenes as locals gathered around the site, while authorities used cranes to sift through the debris. The incident occurred at a government school in Jhalawar, where classes were in session at the time of collapse.
Following the tragedy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma issued directives for medical teams to prioritize the treatment of injured children. The situation remains critical with rescue operations ongoing and several individuals still feared trapped beneath the rubble, according to local police and news reports.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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